Plausibel
Example: Seine Erklärung klingt plausibel und überzeugt die Zuhörer sofort.
Definition
"Plausible" describes something that appears reasonable or credible, making it easy to believe or accept. In philosophy, it refers to an argument or explanation like in the phrase 'Seine Erklärung klingt plausibel und überzeugt die Zuhörer sofort,' which means the explanation sounds convincing and immediately persuades the listeners.
Etymology
The word "plausible" comes from the Latin 'plausibilis,' meaning 'deserving applause' or 'worthy of approval.' Did you know that it originally carried the sense of something so convincing it deserved applause? Over time, its meaning shifted to signify something that seems believable or credible.
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